Today is day 21 of our fast as we reflect on the last 21 days I want you to think about what this fast has done for you. How has it changed you? How as it changed your relationship with God?
Do you have a more intimate relationship with God? Go back over your journal and see where God has met you already. Take note of the things you are believing God for in the coming year.
Keep them in the forefront of your thoughts and prayers. Stir your faith to believe God for them. Continue to pray and seek the Lord for our jubilee service that all who attend it will be set free from every bondage, every addiction, every sickness and disease. I know that is a big dream but I know we serve a big God.
Pastor Jim
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Message From Pastor Jim 1-21-2010
Today let us consider the words of Jesus in the garden of Getsemane. "not my will but yours be done" We all remember that this Jesus at his greatest hour He was preparing to face the cross.
While He knew that this time of pain, suffering and sacrifice was the Father's will for Him, for the salvation of all mankind. He wasn't looking forward to what He was about to endure, however scripture says that for the joy that was before He suffered the shame of the Cross. That joy was your and my salvation He loves us so much he considered his suffering of little consequence.
We must understand that God wants the same from us that the word out of our mouths would be not my will but yours be done. we may not have a literal cross to face but I am sure that there are many things we must sacrifice for His will to done. Like our pride, our need to be right, our goals and ambitions, and many other things. we have spent that last twenty days sacrificing food for Him. Let us now move on to giving Him our lives to accomplish His will in us and in the world.
Pastor Jim
While He knew that this time of pain, suffering and sacrifice was the Father's will for Him, for the salvation of all mankind. He wasn't looking forward to what He was about to endure, however scripture says that for the joy that was before He suffered the shame of the Cross. That joy was your and my salvation He loves us so much he considered his suffering of little consequence.
We must understand that God wants the same from us that the word out of our mouths would be not my will but yours be done. we may not have a literal cross to face but I am sure that there are many things we must sacrifice for His will to done. Like our pride, our need to be right, our goals and ambitions, and many other things. we have spent that last twenty days sacrificing food for Him. Let us now move on to giving Him our lives to accomplish His will in us and in the world.
Pastor Jim
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Message from Pastor Jim 1-19-2010
Isaiah 41:10-13 (the message) Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you. “Count on it: Everyone who had it in for you will end up out in the cold— real losers. Those who worked against you will end up empty-handed— nothing to show for their lives. When you go out looking for your old adversaries you won’t find them— Not a trace of your old enemies, not even a memory. That’s right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you, ‘Don’t panic. I’m right here to help you
Take a moment and meditate on this passage. Can you wrap your mind around what God is saying, that He is upholding us. He is with us and we have nothing to fear. That every adversary will fail. God will be our strength, our victory. No enemy shall prosper against us even old foes will be vanquished. God has you and I in the palm of His hand. Promising to never let go, to always be right there with us. Thank God for His care, protection, And faithfulness. You and I must keep these words in the forefront of our minds to remind us that God is with us and He will deliver us from ALL our enemies. I don't know what you are facing what foes you are battling but I know that if you let Him God will be your victory.
On our eighteenth day Remember:
Continue in prayer and meditate on God's word
Claim the victory God has given you
The temptation to give up can seem daunting
In His Service
Pastor Jim
Take a moment and meditate on this passage. Can you wrap your mind around what God is saying, that He is upholding us. He is with us and we have nothing to fear. That every adversary will fail. God will be our strength, our victory. No enemy shall prosper against us even old foes will be vanquished. God has you and I in the palm of His hand. Promising to never let go, to always be right there with us. Thank God for His care, protection, And faithfulness. You and I must keep these words in the forefront of our minds to remind us that God is with us and He will deliver us from ALL our enemies. I don't know what you are facing what foes you are battling but I know that if you let Him God will be your victory.
On our eighteenth day Remember:
Continue in prayer and meditate on God's word
Claim the victory God has given you
The temptation to give up can seem daunting
In His Service
Pastor Jim
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Message From Pastor Jim 1-17-2010
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
This verse is an encouragement to us as we fast and pray and wait on the Lord. He promises that He will renew our strength. He will give us supernatural strength, a strength that comes from communion with Him not from food but from the "Bread of Life" Jesus Himself. I love that the verse doesn't end there, he goes on to tell us that He will do more than just sustain us He will give us the strength to soar like the eagle of the storm. We will have strength to do more than just muddle through life and its trails we will rise above them with strength, power and courage of the eagle. He will infuse us with the Holy Spirit power so that we will not have to drag ourselves though everyday life but run and not grow weary. How many of us could use that kind of strength and power? Then simply take the time to wait on God and let him renew your strength, in your body, soul, and mind. It is available for all of us we must simply wait on Him in prayer and fasting.
On our sixteenth day Remember:
Continue in prayer and meditation
Reflect on how your fast is helping you grow spiritually
Your senses become more sensitive to your surroundings and especially the voice of God
Stay the course
In His Service
Pastor Jim
This verse is an encouragement to us as we fast and pray and wait on the Lord. He promises that He will renew our strength. He will give us supernatural strength, a strength that comes from communion with Him not from food but from the "Bread of Life" Jesus Himself. I love that the verse doesn't end there, he goes on to tell us that He will do more than just sustain us He will give us the strength to soar like the eagle of the storm. We will have strength to do more than just muddle through life and its trails we will rise above them with strength, power and courage of the eagle. He will infuse us with the Holy Spirit power so that we will not have to drag ourselves though everyday life but run and not grow weary. How many of us could use that kind of strength and power? Then simply take the time to wait on God and let him renew your strength, in your body, soul, and mind. It is available for all of us we must simply wait on Him in prayer and fasting.
On our sixteenth day Remember:
Continue in prayer and meditation
Reflect on how your fast is helping you grow spiritually
Your senses become more sensitive to your surroundings and especially the voice of God
Stay the course
In His Service
Pastor Jim
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Message From Pastor Jim 1-16-2010
I received this word of encouragement from Jentezen Franklin I thought I would share it with you. Pastor Jim
I know this past year has been a tough one. Maybe you have lost your job or seen your retirement dwindle. Maybe your marriage has been strained and family thrown into turmoil.
My heart aches for you . . . and I'm praying for you. But no matter what you've faced in 2009, I believe the New Year can be your turnaround year. The key is to set your priorities from the very start--keep first things first and God will take care of the rest.
The Bible says when you give God your first and best through FASTING, PRAYER and GIVING in the early days of the year, He will give you His best for the ENTIRE YEAR.
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33, NIV).
I want to challenge you today to begin this year by putting God first. My wife Cherise and I start each New Year with the first fruits of fasting, prayer and giving and it has transformed our lives and ministry. Each January, along with fasting and praying, we give our first week's salary as a first fruits offering. Whether you can give one hour's wages, one day's pay or even one month's salary, God will honor your faithfulness.
Fasting, prayer and giving make up a three-step act of obedience commanded by Christ in Matthew 6.
1. FAST. If you've not already done so, I invite you to join the Fasting Movement and participate in our First Fruits Corporate Fast this month.
2. PRAY. Give God the first fruits of your time through prayer and study.
3. GIVE YOUR FINANCIAL FIRST FRUITS. Put action to your faith with an online first fruits offering today. "First fruits" is an offering of gratitude for blessings and faith for future provision.
Your first fruits offering will impact your entire year. And God will use it to help touch the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Remember, keep first things first and obey God's commands of prayer, fasting and giving, and He will take care of the rest.
Jentezen Franklin
On our fifteenth day Remember
Pray specifically for those things God has laid on your heart
Continue in prayer and meditation it is your source of strength
Keep writing in your journal
In His Service
Pastor Jim
I know this past year has been a tough one. Maybe you have lost your job or seen your retirement dwindle. Maybe your marriage has been strained and family thrown into turmoil.
My heart aches for you . . . and I'm praying for you. But no matter what you've faced in 2009, I believe the New Year can be your turnaround year. The key is to set your priorities from the very start--keep first things first and God will take care of the rest.
The Bible says when you give God your first and best through FASTING, PRAYER and GIVING in the early days of the year, He will give you His best for the ENTIRE YEAR.
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33, NIV).
I want to challenge you today to begin this year by putting God first. My wife Cherise and I start each New Year with the first fruits of fasting, prayer and giving and it has transformed our lives and ministry. Each January, along with fasting and praying, we give our first week's salary as a first fruits offering. Whether you can give one hour's wages, one day's pay or even one month's salary, God will honor your faithfulness.
Fasting, prayer and giving make up a three-step act of obedience commanded by Christ in Matthew 6.
1. FAST. If you've not already done so, I invite you to join the Fasting Movement and participate in our First Fruits Corporate Fast this month.
2. PRAY. Give God the first fruits of your time through prayer and study.
3. GIVE YOUR FINANCIAL FIRST FRUITS. Put action to your faith with an online first fruits offering today. "First fruits" is an offering of gratitude for blessings and faith for future provision.
Your first fruits offering will impact your entire year. And God will use it to help touch the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Remember, keep first things first and obey God's commands of prayer, fasting and giving, and He will take care of the rest.
Jentezen Franklin
On our fifteenth day Remember
Pray specifically for those things God has laid on your heart
Continue in prayer and meditation it is your source of strength
Keep writing in your journal
In His Service
Pastor Jim
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Message From Pastor Jim 1-15-2010
Sorry, I was unable to post yesterday life did not permit it.
Isa 9:5 (The Message) The boots of all those invading troops, along with their shirts soaked with innocent blood, Will be piled in a heap and burned, a fire that will burn for days!
God is promising that, The weapons that the enemy of your soul has formed against you will be discovered and turned onto the fuel that feeds the celebration fire of his defeat. A manifestation of that victory that God has wrought for you will be as evident as the light and heat given off by a large bonfire. God in Isaiah 54 He promises that no weapon formed against us will prosper. Our greatest weapons are prayer , fasting and giving When we practice these three disciplines we are truly doing effective spiritual warfare. I ask that you remember to pray that God will honor our fast with a mighty move of His Holy Spirit as we declare prophetically that this year will be a year of jubilee to all those who desire it to be. Pray for all those who those who will be in attendance at that service.
On day fourteen Remember:
Listen to your favorite CDS
Focus your meditation on listening to God's still small voice
Seek God for direction for the coming year
Ask God to make this your best year yet
In His Service
Pastor Jim
Isa 9:5 (The Message) The boots of all those invading troops, along with their shirts soaked with innocent blood, Will be piled in a heap and burned, a fire that will burn for days!
God is promising that, The weapons that the enemy of your soul has formed against you will be discovered and turned onto the fuel that feeds the celebration fire of his defeat. A manifestation of that victory that God has wrought for you will be as evident as the light and heat given off by a large bonfire. God in Isaiah 54 He promises that no weapon formed against us will prosper. Our greatest weapons are prayer , fasting and giving When we practice these three disciplines we are truly doing effective spiritual warfare. I ask that you remember to pray that God will honor our fast with a mighty move of His Holy Spirit as we declare prophetically that this year will be a year of jubilee to all those who desire it to be. Pray for all those who those who will be in attendance at that service.
On day fourteen Remember:
Listen to your favorite CDS
Focus your meditation on listening to God's still small voice
Seek God for direction for the coming year
Ask God to make this your best year yet
In His Service
Pastor Jim
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Message From Pastor Jim 1-13-2010
Psalm 91:1-3 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from the deadly pestilence.
We need to make the presence of the Lord the place where we reside, the place we dwell.
In order to do this we first need to understand what that means. Does it mean I lock myself in my "prayer closet" and never leave? Do I spend all my time in church? That is not what means to abide in his presence. What it means is that through prayer, fasting, worship and study of the word you come to a place that His presence is always with you. Your "God conscienceness" is increased to the place that you are in continual communion with Him. You do not react in any given situation you respond out of love in the power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit. We walk in faith and not fear because we know He delivers us from the "snares" of the enemy. So we can face every day with boldness and confidence that He will be with you and wisdom a strength in every situation that comes your way. you can also always be ready for God to intervene with a supernatural expression of the Holy Spirit.
On our Twelfth Remember:
Pray specifically with a purpose
Hunger Pangs are normal
Feed yourself on the "Bread Of Life"
You should be feeling closer to God
In His Service
Pastor Jim
We need to make the presence of the Lord the place where we reside, the place we dwell.
In order to do this we first need to understand what that means. Does it mean I lock myself in my "prayer closet" and never leave? Do I spend all my time in church? That is not what means to abide in his presence. What it means is that through prayer, fasting, worship and study of the word you come to a place that His presence is always with you. Your "God conscienceness" is increased to the place that you are in continual communion with Him. You do not react in any given situation you respond out of love in the power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit. We walk in faith and not fear because we know He delivers us from the "snares" of the enemy. So we can face every day with boldness and confidence that He will be with you and wisdom a strength in every situation that comes your way. you can also always be ready for God to intervene with a supernatural expression of the Holy Spirit.
On our Twelfth Remember:
Pray specifically with a purpose
Hunger Pangs are normal
Feed yourself on the "Bread Of Life"
You should be feeling closer to God
In His Service
Pastor Jim
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